Justin Connolly · November 3, 2026

Picking the right loan for your home

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Justin Connolly

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Picking the right loan for your home

Hi there. This week I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked: the type of loan itself.

National Mortgage Rates · November 2, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

7.13%

FHA 30-Year

6.96%

VA 30-Year

6.76%

Rate trend

Source: Optimal Blue daily mortgage indices via FRED

Rates shown are national mortgage index rates and are provided for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary based on credit profile, loan amount, and market conditions. Please contact us for a personalized rate quote.


Loan Programs

The loan program that might fit your situation

Not all mortgages work the same way, and that matters. Depending on where you are in life—whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to move up, dealing with a lower credit score, or stretching to afford your next home—there may be a loan program designed with you in mind. Some offer flexibility on down payments. Others help if your debt-to-income ratio is tight. A few make sense only if you're planning to stay put for years. The right fit can mean the difference between a mortgage that works and one that feels like a strain. I'd like to talk through what's available to you based on your specific situation.

Reach out and let's explore which program makes the most sense for where you are today.

Tip of the Week

Refinancing resets your amortization clock. If you're 10 years into a 30-year loan, consider a shorter term to avoid paying more total interest.

Tips for Homeowners

Co-Signing a Mortgage: What You're Really Agreeing To

1.

Co-signing makes you equally responsible for the debt. If the primary borrower misses payments, your credit score takes the same hit and the lender can pursue you for the full balance.

2.

The co-signed mortgage debt appears on your credit report and counts toward your DTI. This can limit your ability to qualify for your own financing until the loan is paid off or refinanced out of your name.

3.

There's no automatic way to remove yourself as a co-signer — the primary borrower must refinance the loan in their name alone. Get this understanding in writing before you sign.

Have questions about how any of this affects your mortgage or home purchase? We're here to help — reach out to the My Mortgage Company team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Justin Connolly

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